CANCELED - Whales Jaw Hike May, 28

WHERE: Dogtown, Gloucester
Summit Ave. parking area

CANCELED

WHAT: Hike with Greenbelt's Stewardship Assistant Dave McKinnon to learn about the flora, fauna, and history of Dogtown. This hike is longer than our usual Thursday hikes, so please be prepared to walk for 3 hours (no drop points). Contact jane@ecga.org if you have questions about the difficulty of the walk. Thanks!

MEMBERS ONLY Lillooet Sheep Farm Tour & Cheese Tasting May, 30

WHEN: Saturday, May 30, 1:00-3:00 pm

WHERE: Lillooet Farm
48 Topsfield Road, Boxford

Please wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Let us know in advance if you have any food allergies so we can pass that to the cheesemakers before the tasting!

Members, use the code you recieved on your Member Events postcard to register! Not sure if your membership is current? Give us at call at 978-768-7241, ext. 10.

Photo credit: David Murray

National Trails Day Jun, 01

WHERE: All properties and trails!

WHEN: June 1, 2020 National Trails Day

WHAT: Individual Trail Work

If you do a trail clean-up or trimming, post a photo on Instagram and tag us! @ecgreenbelt #wearegreenbelt

Please do not take risks out on the trails, especially during the current health situation. Please only use hand tools that you are trained to use. Help us keep our trails open by following all local and state health requirements! Thank you for your support!

Art in the Barn 2020 Jun, 12

Art in the Barn is a fine art show with part of the proceeds supporting Greenbelt's land conservation work.

Paintings, pastels, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, woodcraft, and more!

Visit ecga.org/artinthebarn for all the updates and for shopping!

WHEN: Begins June 8!

Special silent auction items online June 12-14 from artists such as George Sherwood, Dorothy Monnelly, Ann Jones, and Kris Francis!

Want your work in the show?

This year's jury committee has already met, but if you'd like to be added to the contact list for the 2021 show, please email artinthebarn@ecga.org

Exploring Reptiles Jul, 18

Find turtles, observe their nests, and follow in their footprints to learn how they live.  FREE

Arthur Ewell Reservation | Rowley

July 18, Saturday, 1:00-3:00pm

MEMBERS ONLY Great Marsh Boat Tour Aug, 13

WHEN: Thursday, August 13, 6:30-8:30 pm

WHERE: Essex River Cruises
35 Dodge Street, Essex

Please dress warmly and bring a camera, binoculars, and sunglasses.

Members, use the code you recieved on your Member Events postcard to register! Not sure if your membership is current? Give us at call at 978-768-7241, ext. 10.

Photo credit: Adrian Scholes

MEMBERS ONLY RiverWalk Brewing Co. Meet Up Sep, 29

WHEN: Tuesday, September 29, 6:30-7:30 pm

WHERE: RiverWalk Brewing Co.
40 Parker Street, Newburyport

Join Greenbelt to wrap up the Member-only Events Series at RiverWalk Brewing Co. in Newburyport. Let us treat you to a pint (21+) while you chat with other members and reflect on a great season of exploring the outdoors in Essex County.

Members, use the code you recieved on your Member Events postcard to register! Not sure if your membership is current? Give us at call at 978-768-7241, ext. 10.

Photo credit: Craig Gibson

Creepy Critters Oct, 17

Look for signs of owls, coyotes, spiders, bats and other spooky creatures.  FREE

Echo Reservation | Ipswich

October 17, Saturday, 1:00-3:00pm

Winter Break Outdoor Fun Dec, 28

With North Shore Nature Programs

Week of December 28

Keep warm with fun activities exploring Cox Reservation this winter break.  Schedule & Cost TBA.

Cox Reservation | Essex

Schedule and costs to be announced.